For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 720 students in Carver County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Carver County, MN is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carver County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Carver County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Carver County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 7th St Sw
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
110600 Village Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6411
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6411
Gr: PK | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
504 Industrial Blvd
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Gr: PK | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 N Chestnut St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6300
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6300
Gr: K | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Stars Building20
Charter School
1111 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
520 Industrial Blvd
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0613
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0613
Gr: PK | 53 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
313 Angel Ave Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
Gr: PK | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carver County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carver County, MN include Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carver County?
5 public preschools are located in Carver County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carver County?
Carver County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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